Category: Shorts
Venice Biennale: Hundreds Protest Israel’s Inclusion; Femen and Pussy Riot Storm Russian Pavilion
Two separate protests denounce the prestigious exhibition for using its “soft power” to normalize war crimes and occupation.
NATO Holds Secret Meetings With Filmmakers, Raising Concerns
NATO has quietly held meetings with film and TV professionals in recent months to discuss the alliance’s messaging, the Guardian revealed.
Spain: Two Long-Held Political Prisoners Released Amid Public Pressure
Facing growing demands from advocacy groups, other political prisoners, and cultural figures, Spain freed two severely ill communist prisoners who refused to “repent” after decades in jail.
One Fifth of EU Population Affected by Poverty and Social Exclusion
According to statistics revealed by Eurostat this week, 92.7 million people in the EU (20.9%) faced poverty or social exclusion in 2025, with stark inequalities between member countries and demographies.
Protests Erupt as Israel Attacks Humanitarian Flotilla Near Greece
At least 200 protests have been announced worldwide, including 40 in Italy alone, while others are expected to merge with global May Day parades on Friday.
Military Spending Growing Fastest in Europe: a 14% Increase in 2025
Global military spending reached a new record high in 2025, driven by armament surge in Central and Western Europe.
Lithuania Admits Rail Baltica Slipping From Deadlines, Again
Five days after Baltic prime ministers called for “strong political will” to complete the mega-rail by 2030, Lithuania quietly approved a new plan that pushes its completion to 2033.